Beachside State Recreation Site
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, yurts
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(541) 563-3220
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert General advisoryEmerald Ash Borer, a highly invasive insect, has been sighted in Oregon for the first time. Help contain this extremely damaging insect by following… (more)
Emerald Ash Borer, a highly invasive insect, has been sighted in Oregon for the first time. Help contain this extremely damaging insect by following these firewood tips: • Buy locally harvested firewood at or near your destination. • Buy certified heat-treated firewood ahead of time, if available.
Posted by the park 2022-08-19. Official alert
Overview
Beachside State Recreation Site is a recreation area in Lincoln County, about 3 miles southwest of Waldport.
The park supports fishing, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers. There are also cabins and yurts for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Open for day use: Mar 15 – Oct 31 Open for camping: Mar 15 – Oct 31
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Pets
Pets must be physically restrained (held or on a leash no longer than six feet) except in designated off-leash areas or inside a vehicle, tent or pet-friendly yurt/cabin; owners pick up after pets.
Statewide rule from Oregon's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
'Oregon State Parks waives day-use parking fees at more than 150 parks'. Campers' receipts count as a permit. Oregon Coast Passports sold in 2026 are not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from Oregon's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Oregon park passes
- 12-month day-use parking permit — $60 Oregon residents; $75 non-residents. Day-use parking at parks that require a day-use parking permit Details
- Daily parking permit — $10 per day per vehicle (residents); $12 (non-residents). Parking for the day at any state park that requires a day-use parking permit Details
From the Oregon state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-452-5687
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal Camping The campground is open seasonally March 15 - Oct. 31, weather permitting. Book reservations up to 6 months in advance at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com.
• 32 electrical sites with water (one vehicle per site)
• 42 tent sites with water nearby (one vehicle per site)
• Two yurts (one pet-friendly; see our Pets in Parks FAQ for more info). Reservations required.
• Flush toilets and hot showers
• Firewood for sale
• Hiker/biker camp
• Universal Access: Two campsites and both yurts are accessible to campers with disabilities. | — | 32 electrical sites with water (one vehicle per site); Hiker/biker campShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Seasonal Camping
The campground is open seasonally March 15 - Oct. 31, weather permitting. Book reservations up to 6 months in advance at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com.
- 32 electrical sites with water (one vehicle per site)
- 42 tent sites with water nearby (one vehicle per site)
- Two yurts (one pet-friendly; see our Pets in Parks FAQ for more info). Reservations required.
- Flush toilets and hot showers
- Firewood for sale
- Hiker/biker camp
- Universal Access: Two campsites and both yurts are accessible to campers with disabilities.
Is firewood available for purchase at the park?
Yes, firewood may be purchased during posted hours in the evenings at the woodshed or Park Host sites. Firewood bundles are $5 and fire starters are $1 each.
Are Standard sites at Beachside equipped with sewer hook ups?
No, Standard sites at Beachside have electricy and water hook ups only. Free dump/sanitation stations are located at South Beach State Park (17miles north) or Washburne State Park (17 miles south). Other dump stations may be available in near by towns also.
Can I put a tent in a Standard site?
Yes, you may trailer/RV camp, car or tent camp in standard sites, although the fee remains the same because of the water and electric amenities in the site.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
FishingHikingPicnickingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Accessible amenities: Cabins/Yurts Pets OK, Yurt, Picnicking, Camping
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Waldport — about 3 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.3815, -124.0884
- Phone
- (541) 563-3220
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Mar 17, 2023
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology